How To Sponsor Gma Conference

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1 2016 SPONSORSHIP PROSPECTUS February 22 24, 2016 New Orleans Marriott New Orleans, LA

2 The 2016 Supply Chain Conference will be jointly hosted by the Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) and the Food Marketing Institute (FMI) under the auspices of The Trading Partner Alliance (TPA) on February 22 24, 2016 at the New Orleans Marriott in New Orleans, Louisiana. Now in its sixth year, this event will focus on the latest collaborative practices that are helping CPG trading partners work together more efficiently and effectively to serve consumers. Uniquely designed by CPG manufacturers and retailers for CPG manufacturers and retailers, the Supply Chain Conference is the only event of its kind. This event brings together trading partners to foster stronger relationships, streamline logistics, effectively manage activities and increase efficiency all leading to a reduction in costs. Why Sponsor? We offer a limited number of optimal sponsorship opportunities to CPG industry suppliers and solution providers for this conference. These valuable opportunities allow suppliers to enhance business relationships with current customers and attract potential new clients through exhibition, networking events and breakout sessions. There will be three types of sponsorship categories offered this year: CONTENT SPONSORSHIP SOCIAL SPONSORSHIP PROMOTIONAL SPONSORSHIP For More Information, Contact Jonathan Downey: (202) or jdowney@gmaonline.org Please keep in mind, sponsorship opportunities are available on a first-come first-serve basis. Sponsors and exhibitors will have the opportunity to send additional representatives to the conference for a special rate of $495 per executive.* * Does not apply to lanyard, conference program, mobile app and hotel key card sponsorships.

3 Who Attends? Over 500 key decision makers from CPG retailers, manufacturers and wholesalers attend this annual event. This conference attracts the following attendee demographics: VPs, Directors, Regional Managers, and Managers of: Logistics Operations Supply Chain Direct Store Delivery Distribution e-commerce Transportation Technology Customer Service/Logistics Strategic Development Inventory Management & Demand Planning Return Logistics Abbott Nutrition ACH Food Companies Ahold USA Bell-Carter Olive Packing Company Brookshire Grocery Company Bruce Foods Bumble Bee Foods Bush Brothers & Company C&S Wholesale Grocers C. H. Guenther & Son, Inc. Campbell Soup Company Cargill, Incorporated Chicken of the Sea International Church & Dwight Clif Bar & Company Colgate-Palmolive Company ConAgra Foods Continental Mills Daisy Brand Dean Foods Company Del Monte Foods Company Diamond Foods E. & J. Gallo Winery Energizer Holdings Ferrero USA Flowers Foods General Mills Georgia-Pacific Giant Eagle Hallmark Cards Hannaford Bros. Co. Harris Teeter H-E-B Henkel Hormel Foods Corporation Hy-Vee Johnson & Johnson Johnsonville Sausage Kellogg Company Kimberly-Clark Corporation Kraft Foods Malt-O-Meal Mars USA Mattel McCain Foods Limited McCormick & Company Meijer Mondelez International Nestlé USA PepsiCo Perrigo Pinnacle Foods Group The Who s Who of Companies! Price Chopper Supermarkets Publix Super Markets Reckitt Benckiser Reily Foods Company Reynolds Consumer Brands S.C. Johnson & Son Safeway Schering-Plough HealthCare Sobeys Sun-Maid Growers of California Sunny Delight Beverages Company SUPERVALU Inc. The Coca-Cola Company The Dannon Company The Hershey Company The J. M. Smucker Company The Procter & Gamble Company The Schwan Food Company The Sun Products Corporation Unilever Wakefern Corporation Walmart Wegmans Food Markets Welch Foods Winn-Dixie Stores For More Information, Contact Jonathan Downey: (202) or jdowney@gmaonline.org

4 CONTENT SPONSORSHIP Take advantage of the only sponsorship opportunity that allows your organization to address the conference attendees; by planning your own 45-minute breakout session! The topic and speakers will be organized and executed by your own team. Benefits Include: 45-minute concurrent sponsor educational session delivered by the practitioner of your choice. 10' x 10' Exhibit Space 4 complimentary conference registrations Recognition in conference materials (The sponsor is responsible for speaker registration fees and any related costs.) Only Four Opportunities Available $25,000 Member Rate $30,000 Non-Member Rate For More Information, Contact Jonathan Downey: (202) or jdowney@gmaonline.org

5 SOCIAL SPONSORSHIPS Go one-on-one in between educational sessions! Conference attendees can relax and enjoy conference down-time with a social function sponsored by your organization. Take this opportunity to engage in intimate, relationship building dialogue. The following social functions are available for sponsorship: Opening Reception Welcome attendees to the conference with this casual reception the evening before the program begins. The opening reception will be organized by GMA & FMI and will take place in the designated exhibition space. The reception includes an open bar along with hors d oeuvres. This sponsorship includes an exhibit space, three complimentary conference registrations, corporate name placed on event signage and recognition in conference materials. $22,000 Member Rate Closing Reception $30,500 Non-Member Rate Enjoy and celebrate the end of a successful event with all conference attendees. The closing reception will be organized by GMA & FMI and it includes an open bar with hors d oeuvres. This sponsorship includes an exhibit space, three complimentary conference registrations, corporate name placed on event signage and recognition in conference materials. Lunch Day 1 $22,000 Member Rate $30,500 Non-Member Rate The day s lunch will be organized by GMA & FMI and will feature a phenomenal networking opportunity. Sponsorship includes the opportunity to place set promotional materials, an exhibit space, three complimentary conference registrations, corporate name placed on event signage and recognition in conference materials. $15,000 Member Rate $17,500 Non-Member Rate For More Information, Contact Jonathan Downey: (202) or jdowney@gmaonline.org

6 SOCIAL SPONSORSHIPS Lunch Day 2 Lunch will be organized by GMA & FMI and be a great opportunity to have your organization highlighted in front of all attendees. Sponsorship includes the opportunity to place set promotional materials, an exhibit space, three complimentary conference registrations, corporate name placed on event signage and recognition in conference materials. Breakfast $15,000 Member Rate $17,500 Non-Member Rate Breakfast, organized by FMI & GMA, will be served in the exhibit area and includes an exhibit space, two complimentary conference registrations, corporate name placed on event signage and recognition in conference materials. Refreshment Breaks $10,000 Member Rate $14,500 Non-Member Rate Two Available Opportunities Refreshment breaks will be organized by FMI & GMA and be served in the exhibit area. Sponsorship includes an exhibit space, two complimentary conference registrations, corporate name placed on event signage and recognition in conference materials. $8,500 each Member Rate $12,000 each Non-Member Rate Four Available Opportunities For More Information, Contact Jonathan Downey: (202) or jdowney@gmaonline.org

7 2016 SPONSORSHIP PROSPECTUS PROMOTIONAL SPONSORSHIPS Lanyards * Have the attendees do your marketing for you with your logo draped around them as the conference badge holder. Your company s logo will be printed on the lanyard for each attendee badge. $5,000 Member Rate $6,500 Non-Member Rate Onsite Program * Your logo prominently displayed near the front of the program will give your company strong visibility and align it with the conference s main stage and educational content. $5,000 Member Rate $6,500 Non-Member Rate Hotel Key Cards * All Supply Chain Conference attendees staying at the New Orleans Marriott will see your company s logo every time they visit their room. Your logo will be prominently featured on every hotel room key card. $5,000 Member Rate $6,500 Non-Member Rate Mobile App * The app will provide an opportunity to highlight your brand on each attendee s mobile device. As attendees check the conference schedule, browse the exhibitor listing or check out session presentations, your brand will be there to greet them. $7,000 Member Rate $9,500 Non-Member Rate * These opportunities do not include complimentary registrations or exhibit space.

8 2016 SPONSORSHIP PROSPECTUS CONFERENCE EXHIBIT HALL Many conference sponsorships include a 10' x 10' area in the Supply Chain Conference Exhibit Hall. The opening reception, continental breakfast and refreshment breaks will be held in the exhibit hall, giving your booth a position in the middle of a high traffic area. Don t miss this opportunity to get face time with clients and potential new customers! Exhibit Space Package Exhibit space (10 x 10 with basic electricity) Includes two complimentary conference registrations. $6,500 Member Rate $11,000 Non-Member Rate Sponsors and exhibitors will have the opportunity to send additional representatives to the conference for a special rate of $495 per executive.* * Does not apply to lanyard, conference program, mobile app and hotel key card sponsorships.

9 INTENT TO SPONSOR FORM 2016 SUPPLY CHAIN CONFERENCE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY Content Session Opening Reception Closing Reception Lunch Day One Lunch Day Two Breakfasts (2 available) Refreshment Break (4 available) Mobile Application Conference Room Drop Pocket Guides Lanyards Conference Program Hotel Key Cards Exhibit Space NAME: TITLE: COMPANY: ADDRESS: PHONE: FAX: I AGREE TO SPONSOR THE SELECTED ITEM(S) ABOVE: SIGNATURE: DATE: PLEASE RETURN FORM VIA OR FAX TO: Jonathan Downey Jdowney@gmaonline.org P: (202) F: (202)